Dudley Althaus
Dudley Althaus was GlobalPost's senior correspondent for Mexico and Central America, based in Mexico City. Althaus has reported on Mexico and Latin America, mostly for Texas newspapers, for nearly all his three decades as a journalist. He's covered everything from drug war mayhem and political intrigue to environmental threats and energy industry investment. At a time when politicos and pundits are lauding "Mexico's moment," Althaus' coverage is infused with his deep experience.
Recent Stories
Conflict
GlobalPost
February 20, 2014
The story of how vigilante militias took their western Mexican towns back from Knights Templar meth lords — for now.
Politics
GlobalPost
February 19, 2014
NAFTA refreshments and the Trans-Pacific Partnership are on the menu when Obama meets Canada's Stephen Harper and Mexico's Enrique Pena Nieto, while immigration and gang wars simmer.
Conflict
GlobalPost
February 10, 2014
'We aren't against drug traffickers,' says a self-defense leader. 'We are against organized crime.'
Conflict
GlobalPost
February 06, 2014
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have become as essential to the warriors' arsenal as assault rifles, rakish garb and macho swagger.
Lifestyle
GlobalPost
February 03, 2014
'I’m not sure if I believe his story,' the Marshall Islands’ acting foreign minister said.
Lifestyle
GlobalPost
February 01, 2014
Updated
02/01/2014 - 12:12pm
It’s also just about $1.65 a pint, and a nearly hangover-proof means of getting hammered.
Politics
GlobalPost
January 22, 2014
Updated
01/22/2014 - 5:52pm
Mexican national Edgar Tamayo was convicted of murdering a Houston police officer. Now his execution's spurring a death penalty debate in his crime-torn homeland.
Conflict
GlobalPost
January 17, 2014
Born in Mexico but raised in barrios of Southern California, these rifle-slinging fighters are holding down the front line in Michoacan's battle against a ruthless meth gang.
Conflict
GlobalPost
January 14, 2014
Troops clashed with armed vigilante groups intent on taking on a dangerous meth cartel in Mexico's western Michoacan state.
Lifestyle
GlobalPost
January 14, 2014
Here's why Mexico City is actually an awesome place to be.
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